100 reasons to lose weight

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100 REASONS TO LOSE WEIGHT

1. To feel good about ourselves-I need to do this

2. To have GREAT sex! - Self Explanatory...lol

3. So we won't think people are laughing or talking about us -I always think someone is laughing or talking about me

4. To buy clothes in a normal store and actually get clothes with some style to them that fit correctly- Amen to that

5. To have more energy- Yep

6. To be able to tie your shoes/paint toenails-This is one of the hardest things for me right now.

7. To be able to sit on a floor and get up gracefully-I dont even try to sit on the floor.

8. To wear a bathing suit-I do but its not a pretty sight

9. To cross your legs or sit Indian style-To be able to do that again

10. To fit into an airline/theatre/bus/whatever seat without spilling over and without having to see "that look" from the person who has to sit beside you.-hate going to the movies anymore cuz of the seats.

11. So our ankles won't swell-Theres not a day mine dont

12. To fit into a booth at any restaurant-yeah I would love to go out and not worry about fitting in a booth

13. To not need an extension to a seat belt on an airplane and to have the tray table not balance on our bellies-Wont even think about getting on a plane right now

14. To not worry about being decapitated in our cars with our seat belts on if we should be in an accident-I cant even wear my seat belt right cuz it wont fit me. I have to put it behind my back and just have the lap belt on.

15. To not turn beet red after moderate exertion-Cant wait

16. To be able to pick something up off the floorDont even try unless I absolutely have to

17. Panty Hose that fit- Hate them

18. To go to an amusement park and ride the rides-That would be awsome

19. To be able to sit in any chair without worry of breakage-I worry about that all the time

20. To not have to apologize when caught in a narrow aisle and have someone need to get by-Been there done that. Soooooooo Embarrassing

21. To go dancing, sky diving, bungee jumping....-Dancing yes the rest NO

22. To be able to go horseback riding or ride a bike-Would love to ride a horse and get a new bike that I can ride.

23. To not worry about rashes and sweating-That's one reason I dont like summer right now

24. To not have to listen to "caring" people ask why you don't diet or worse still... "gee you have such a pretty face"-Heard it all my life.....You have such a pretty face

25. To not worry about spilling food, sauces or gravy down the front of your blouse/dress/shirt when eating-Hate that

26. To not have to think up some excuse for not doing something because you know your weight will impede you-Do it all the time.

27. To not have your belly hit the steering wheel and to be able to fit comfortably in the driver's seat-Yep

28. To have a bra fit comfortably and to be able to buy underwear at 's Secret rather than at "Tubby the Underwear Guy"-I cant wait

29. To not have to worry about the weight limit of step stools, ladders, motorcycles, exercise equipment, etc.-yeah I have to look at the weight limit on everything anymore

30. To not get stuck in a turnstyle-Hate them

31. To not wake up feeling achy in the back..or to have ache-free legs and feet-that would be great

32. So the bathroom scale won't creak and groan when you step on it-yeah for real

33. To be able to leave the tablecloth on the table at a restaurant ...instead of dragging it with you when you get up-been there done that and everyone looks at you like you are the fattest person in the world.

34. So you won't look the other way when you see yourself in a monitor where they have security cameras-Always look the other way

35. To never be embarrassed about your size-An everyday thing right now

36. To not count tying shoes as daily exercise-I count it cuz it takes so long

37. To not have to wait for the handicap stall when there are plenty of other stalls available-Had to do this for years

38. To not be more out of shape than seniors-I feel like I am

39. To not break toilet seat when leaning to one side-Hope this never happens but everything else has so why not this.

40. To be able to put on wedding rings again-Not married but would love to wear all my rings again

41. To try to make a double chin and fail!-That would be awesome

42. Buy clothing bargains..to fit the next year and they do!-That's what I would love

43. Not to have to worry about plastic zippers or having your pants bust open-Real embarrassing

44. Normal waistbands rather than elastic!-Hate elastic

45. To wear knee socks correctly instead of worn like slouches!-yep 46. To look good in a tee shirt!-yep

47. To try on slacks or jeans and have the pant leg actually fit over leg! -yeah for real

48. To be able to get close to sink and not come away with a wet belly!-would love that

49. To get out of a stuffed chair GRACEFULLY and not look down to see if the chair has come up with you!-Would like to get out of any chair gracefully

50. To not worry if the hairdresser's smock will fit!-Worried about that before

51. To not be self-conscious about eating in front of others!-Worry about that all the time cuz I can see people staring

52. To not be afraid to ask which hairstyle suits your face.-yep

52. To not have people checking you out after looking in your grocery cart.-That's the worst thing

53. To not feel (and look) like a sausage in stirrup pants-Deffinately

54. To have your friends NOT be embarrassed to be seen with you.-yeah

55. To get promotions/hired or close that sale.-Dont work so dont know

56. Pants that stay up because your waist is smaller than your butt!-yep

57. No more boobs! (this is for the guys!)-LOL

58. Wearing shorts or tank tops without fear of arrest or grossing out others!-Totally

59. To not have the fear of being rejected.-had this all my life

60. To successfully flirt! -Dont worry about it now but used to all the time

61. To not worry about how to get in and out of the back seat in a two door car!- Still hard as hell

62. One size fits all and it fits you!-yeah

63. To have a lap.-Want one

64. To not have the car you are ride in slant in your direction.-hate that

65. To be able to use toilet paper as it was meant to be used and not to have to invent ways to "get the job done". -yep

66. To not have to watch TV news reports on fat people in hopes that you haven't been caught on camera!-Know that feeling

67. To be able to get between cars in a parking lot without wiping the dust off with your belly and your butt.-yep

68. No more heat rashes and chafing in the upper thighs.-That would be great

69. So that the cloth in the thigh area doesn't wear away long before the rest of the slacks do!-Aint that the truth

70. To meet a friend online and not be horrified to have to send a picture of yourself. -Hate sending pics

71. To not take fat references and fat jokes personally.-never really have cuz I know Im big and its my fault.

72. To know you can go anywhere because wherever you sit you CAN be comfortable and look at ease.-That would be great

73. To shop at the mall and not have your back ache from lugging your huge butt and stomach around!-WooHoo can wait

74. To be able to stand still, carrying nothing and still look poised. -yeah

75. To be able to cross your arms across your chest without them resting on your stomach! -try not to do it in front of a lot of people

76. To have your feet get smaller.-Cant wait

77. Using your mouth to taste and chew food rather than as just a route to get the food from your lips to your stomach. -Need to learn to taste food

78. Blood pressure returns to normal.-Never had a BP problem

79. To avoid other health complications from being overweight.-yep

80. To be able to borrow a co-worker's jacket for an important impromptu meeting.-Dont work but would love to be able to wear my moms jacket but NOOOOOOO

81. To meet someone for the first time and their eyes don't pop out of their head with amazement...because they never knew you fat!-Been there done that

82. To see your reflection in a mirror or store window without turning away!-I cant wait to like what I see

83. To wear a watch with a regular length watch band.-Can do that now(Shockin huh)

84. To look in the mirror when getting your hair cut without thinking you have the biggest face in the world.-Think that every time I get my hair cut

85. To not mind getting your picture taken. -fate worse than death

86. To not avoid going to the doctor because you have to get "weighed" in. -hate that

87. To wake up each morning feeling energized and ready to go. -yeah now Im just draggin

88. To not even worry about squeezing into small spaces.-That would be great

89. To not have to enter an elevator and check the weight limit.-Done that before

90. To look in your closet and have problems deciding which stylish outfit to work since you have so many that look good and fit well. -again I dont work but I would love to wear stylish outfits out

91. To not have to lie perfectly still in bed at night for fear of breaking the bed! -Do this every night

92. To buy tie shoes instead of slip ons! -Do that now but never untie them for fear I cant get them tied again when BF isnt home

93. To be able to walk any distance without looking for a bench to sit on.-Cant wait

94. To look forward to shopping and just trying on clothes! -For once in my life

95. To be able to drive by any fast food place without salivating!-yep

96. To be able to shop at the same store for food instead of having to remember where you shopped last night for the junk food so you can avoid that store for a few days!-Done that before

97. To not feel lower than low when an innocent child remarks about your size!-I just try to laugh it off.

98. To not constantly be thinking of where your next morsel of food is coming from.-Yep

99. To talk about maintenance when you pop into the Century Club to encourage the others on! -Yep

And the 100th reason to lose 100 pounds.....

I'M WORTH IT!-Need to keep saying this to myself over and over

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In a message dated 2/28/2006 9:58:23 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, WVSouthernAngel@... writes:

100 REASONS TO LOSE WEIGHT

Good ones! I have seen this many times, but, I haven't really taken the time to read through them. I'd say that about 70 or 80 of them have fixed themselves with the weight that I've lost. All didn't apply to me, so, I think that's pretty awesome.

Thanks for sharing!

Sandi